Local Government Specialist Flex; PCN

Job Opportunity in Alaska

Want to make a real difference in Alaska's rural communities, and get paid to travel while you're at it? We're looking for someone who's excited to work hands-on with communities throughout Alaska, helping them thrive by offering support in everything from local elections and financial management to emergency response and utility services. You'll be a trusted advisor, a relationship-builder, and a go-to resource on everything from Alaska Statute Title 29 to providing safe drinking water.

You'll build strong relationships, explore diverse regions of Alaska, and play a key role in making local government work better for everyone. If you're passionate about community impact and love variety in your day-to-day, this might be your perfect fit. Apply now and be a catalyst for change. The benefits of joining our team include part-time telework, flexible work schedules, and every-other Friday off.

The working environment you can expect is a supportive team where you'll have freedom to own your work, take initiative, and work independently. We're all about teamwork, but we trust you to lead yourself.

We're searching for someone who brings a mix of real-world experience, solid communication skills, and a passion for learning. If some of these sound like you, we want to hear from you!

Specific knowledge, skills and abilities we are looking for:

• Understanding the unique challenges and strengths of rural communities.
• Knowing how to meet people where they are and offer real support that makes a difference.
• Leading workshops or training sessions for adults, whether face-to-face or remotely over platforms like Zoom or MS Teams.
• Confidently explaining rules, policies, or regulations clearly, whether you're talking to community members, coworkers, or government folks. Written or spoken, you know how to get your point across.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software (like Quick Books or Quicken) and can interpret budgets or financial statements without breaking a sweat, especially in a government or nonprofit setting.

Local Government Specialist 1 Minimum Qualifications (Range: 13):
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Administration and Management, Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral and Written Communication, Public Service Motivation, and Reading Comprehension. Equivalent to those typically gained by any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in accounting, budget administration, financial services, social services, public administration, legal or paralegal services, grant development, and/or providing administrative support to a business, organization, or program.

Local Government Specialist 2 Minimum Qualifications (Range: 15): A completed Local Government Specialist Flex 1 Training Plan OR any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral and Written Communication, Public Service Motivation, and Reading Comprehension. Equivalent to those typically gained by any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in accounting, budget administration, financial services, social services, public administration, legal or paralegal services, grant development, and/or providing administrative support to a business, organization, or program.

Local Government Specialist 3 Minimum Qualifications (Range: 17): A completed Local Government Specialist Flex 2 Training Plan OR any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Advocacy, Self-Management, Teaches Others, and Technical Competence. Equivalent to those typically gained by any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in accounting, budget administration, financial services, social services, public administration, legal or paralegal services, grant development, and/or providing administrative support to a business, organization, or program.

Cover Letter:
Provide a cover letter detailing your experience teaching adults and/or writing or proofreading technical documents, municipal or tribal documents, or financial documents.

Interviews may be conducted in person or via Zoom and will include two (2) exercises. The first exercise will be to create a presentation on a local government issue with both visual and oral components. The second exercise…